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Reading For Comprehension Series

By Lee Ann Berg
The Homework Machine

By Dan Gutman Copyright 2006 Published by Scholastic
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The Homework Machine

By Dan Gutman Copyright 2006 Published by Scholastic
Teachers Guide
Please note: The first number in parenthesis following a vocabulary word indicates the approximate grade level at which the student should know the definition of the word while the following number indicates the page on which the word was found. (Word grade placement is per EDL Core Vocabularies in Reading, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies, 1989.)
The page number of a vocabulary word or the range of page numbers may not correspond to the published text of the book you are using. If that is the case, you will find the vocabulary word and/or the basis for the comprehension questions and answers on pages that are approximately the same as those used in creating this study guide. And the answers to the comprehension questions are not always written in complete sentences. The answers have sometimes been made in shortened phrases which make the answers easier to find as well as limiting the space needed to give the answers.
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Introduction
Police Chief Rebecca Fish, Grand Canyon, Arizona Pp. 1-2
1. Who was involved in the weirdest case Chief Fish ever experienced? Pp. 1-2 Four students, whose case was taped along with anybody else involved, were.
Chapter 1
September
pp. 3-24
Vocabulary List with Definitions (grade appropriate #, page where word is found)
humiliating (10, 5) to injure the self-respect of; mortify
discrimination (8+, 6) to make a difference in treatment of an individual other than merit trivial (9, 9) of little importance
bigotry (12+, 6) one intolerantly devoted to his/her own prejudices or opinions; fanatic destined (_, 11) to settle in advance
unique (7, 13) being the only one of its kind; very unusual; notable
self-esteem (10, 15) the regard in which one holds himself; sense of worth or confidence totalitarian (_, 19) political regime based on the strict control of all aspects of life
democracy (6, 19) government of the people and by the people; rule of the majority fatigue (6, 19) weary; tired
incompetence (8+, 19) lacking sufficient knowledge, skill, or ability; not qualified virtually (10, 19) almost entirely; nearly
motivated (_, 22) to provide with a reason to act on something; impel fatal (6, 24) causing death or ruin
devote a lot of time (6, 22) to set apart a lot of time for a special purpose
blunder (5, 24) stupid or needless mistake
Comprehension Questions
1. Who was Sam Dawkins? Pp. 3-4 He was in the 5th grade. His nickname was his last name spelled backward, Snikwad. He had long hair and was new to this school.
2. What did Kelsey Donnelly, who was also in 5th grade, say about having to make a statement? Pp. 4 It was not like we robbed a bank. Were sorry about what happened.
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Chapter 1 Continued Page 2
3. Who was Judy Douglas? P. 5 She was in the 5th grade. She was a G and T program student who claimed things got out of control. She was worried that these things would go on her permanent record, and she wouldnt get into law school. 4. Who or what did Judys mom blame for the proceedings? P. 6 She said at first that the proceedings were because of discrimination and bigotry.
5. What did Brenton, a 5th grade student, have to say about the case? Pp. 6-7 Brenton thought that the case was like a lined up set of dominoes. If you pushed one over, the rest will fall.
6. What was Judys first impression of Miss Rasmussen? P. 7 She was very young, and perhaps not experienced enough to handle the trouble-making boys in the class.
7. What was Sams take on the first day at school in Miss Rasmussens class? P. 8 He was the new kid, so there would be lots of stares, and there were. He was uniquely drawn to Brenton even at first impression. 8. What was Judys take on Brenton? Pp. 8-9 He always dressed weirdly. He was not concerned with how he looked to the other kids. The kids made fun of him. He had no friends. 9. What did Sam say about Brentons observations? Pp. 9-10 Brenton said the weirdest things, like when he said that glass was made out of sand.
10. What was Kelseys comment about Brenton? P. 10 Brenton was a genius in school, but didnt even watch TV like everyone else.
11. What purpose did Brenton say he served in a weird way? P. 11 He wasnt cool, and if everyone were cool at school, there would not be anyone to make fun of. 12. What did Miss Rasmussen say about the Grand Canyon in September? Pp. 11-12 By September, most tourists were gone, and the locals had the canyon all to themselves.
13. How did Miss Rasmussen arrange her class? Pp. 12-13 They were to work in small groups. The four students involved in the police case all had last names which started with D, hence the nickname, D Squad.
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14. What kind of club did Brenton think of starting, and why did he decide against it? Pp. 14 the Antisocial Club If he did, that would defeat the purpose of being antisocial because a club had to have members, which makes it social. 15. What was Judys take on the three other kids in the D Squad? Pp. 15-16 Sam (Snik) had low self-esteem, Kelsey didnt care about anything, and Brenton was a natural genius. In fact, Judy was in awe of Brenton. 16. Why was Ronnie Teotwawki glad the D Squad got in trouble with the police? P. 16 It took attention off him.
17. Why did the trouble get started according to Kelsey? P. 16 It happened because homework sucked. 18. What worksheet did Miss Rasmussen give a copy of to every student? Pp. 17-18 The Ten Commandments of Homework
19. What kind of homework assignment did Miss Rasmussen give her students after she handed out The Ten Commandments of Homework? Pp. 18-19 They were to write about the handout. Sam (Snik) wrote a very derogatory ten commandments on homework, himself. 20 What grade did Miss Rasmussen give Snik on his homework assignment? P. 20 She didnt like what he wrote, but gave him a B for being creative. 21. What did Sams parents think about Sam getting a haircut? Pp. 20-21 If he would do his homework, they would not make him get a haircut. 22. Who likes homework? Pp. 21-22 Judy
23. When did Sam claim that he first heard of the homework machine? Pp. 22-24 He asked Brenton how much time he spent on homework, and Brentons answer surprised him because he said he didnt spend time on homework because he had invented a homework machine.
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Chapter 2
October
Pp. 25-45
pestering (6+, 27) irritate; annoy
hospitable (8, 29) given to generous and cordial reception of guests time-consuming (7, 39) taking a lot of or too much time
bogus (10, 32) a sham, spurious, a ruse
catapult (8, 40) an ancient military machine for hurling missiles
projectile (11, 40) a missile for a firearm or a catapult
proportional (6, 41) corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; having a constant ratio
modified (7, 43) changed; altered
1. What did Judy and Kelsey think when they heard about Brentons homework machine? Pp. 25-27 Judy said she should have told Miss Rasmussen and none of this would have happened. Kelsey said she never once believed Brenton could make a homework machine. Brenton said he should have kept his machine a secret. 2. What did Judy try to get Sam to do? P. 27 She wanted Sam to stop pestering Brenton about his machine.
3. Why did Brenton agree to let the D Squad see his machine? P. 28 He wanted to prove to them he wasnt a liar and a fake.
4. What reaction did Brentons mom have when he brought three kids home after school the first time? P. 29 She was so elated she made them cinnamon rolls.
5. What did Sam think of Brentons room? P. 30 It was weird. There was a picture of the renaissance man, Leonardo DaVinci, and a poster that said that war is evil. 6. What did the homework machine look like? Pp. 31-32 It looked like a computer with a scanner and a printer.
7. How did Sam react to the first printout of a sample homework assignment? P. 32 He laughed out loud. Brenton thought the other three kids lacked vision. 8. What did Brenton do next? Pp. 34-37 He had the scanner scan the assignment on Our Solar System, the homework worksheet. The D Squad sat and waited. Three of them were sure this test of the homework machine would fail.
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Chapter 2 Continued
9. What did the kids think of Brentons demo? Pp. 38-39 They were stunned. Judy couldnt believe her eyes. Kelsey, who had suspected a trick, was convinced of the machines ability. Sam was convinced because the answers came out of the machine in Brentons handwriting. 10. Why did Brenton say he did his homework with his invention? P. 39 Homework was time-consuming. He needed the time to work on truly humanitarian endeavors.
11. Who was Miss Rasmussen at a loss to teach? Pp. 40-41 Brenton had her at a loss because he was SO brilliant. She thought he was bored in her class. Brenton said he didnt use the homework machine for his catapult project. 12. What were Sams Judys and Kelseys assessments of the catapult project? Pp. 42-43 Sam loved it. Judy thought that it was a way for them to learn about war. Kelsey said her catapult really stunk.
13. What did Brenton say about his homework machine? P. 43 It was a very simple machine, and given the tools that the computer had with the internet, he was surprised that someone hadnt thought of it sooner. 14. What kind of an e-mail did Brenton get once he started using his homework machine? Pp. 44-45 He received a mysterious e-mail which said this person would like to meet Brenton, and it was signed P. Milner.
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Students Guide
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Introduction
1. Who was involved in the weirdest case Chief Fish ever experienced? Pp. 1-2
Chapter 1
September
pp. 3-24
Vocabulary
humiliating (5) bigotry ( 6) trivial (9)
discrimination (6)
destined (11)
unique (13)
self-esteem (15) democracy (9)
totalitarian (19)
fatigue (19)
incompetence (19) motivated (22)
virtually (19)
devote a lot of time (22)
fatal (24)
blunder (24)
1. Who was Sam Dawkins? Pp. 3-4
2. What did Kelsey Donnelly, who was also in 5th grade, say about having to make a statement? Pp. 4
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3. Who was Judy Douglas? P. 5
4. Who or what did Judys mom blame for the proceedings? P. 6
5. What did Brenton, a 5th grade student, have to say about the case? Pp. 6-7 6. What was Judys first impression of Miss Rasmussen? P. 7
7. What was Sams take on the first day at school in Miss Rasmussens class? P. 8 8. What was Judys take on Brenton? Pp. 8-9
9. What did Sam say about Brentons observations? Pp. 9-10 10. What was Kelseys comment about Brenton? P. 10
11. What purpose did Brenton say he served in a weird way? P. 11
12. What did Miss Rasmussen say about the Grand Canyon in September? Pp. 11-12 13. How did Miss Rasmussen arrange her class? Pp. 12-13
14. What kind of club did Brenton think of starting, and why did he decide against it? Pp. 14
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15. What was Judys take on the three other kids in the D Squad? Pp. 15-16
16. Why was Ronnie Teotwawki glad the D Squad got in trouble with the police? P. 16 17. Why did the trouble get started according to Kelsey? P. 16
18. What worksheet did Miss Rasmussen give a copy of to every student? Pp. 17-18
19. What kind of homework assignment did Miss Rasmussen give her students after she handed out The Ten Commandments of Homework? Pp. 18-19 20 What grade did Miss Rasmussen give Snik on his homework assignment? P. 20 21. What did Sams parents think about Sam getting a haircut? Pp. 20-21 22. Who likes homework? Pp. 21-22
23. When did Sam claim that he first heard of the homework machine? Pp. 22-24
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Chapter 2
October
Pp. 25-45
Vocabulary
pestering (27) bogus (32)
hospitable (29)
time-consuming (39)
catapult (40)
projectile (40) modified (43)
proportional (41)
1. What did Judy and Kelsey think when they heard about Brentons homework machine? Pp. 25-27 2. What did Judy try to get Sam to do? P. 27
3. Why did Brenton agree to let the D Squad see his machine? P. 28
4. What reaction did Brentons mom have when he brought three kids home after school the first time? P. 29 5. What did Sam think of Brentons room? P. 30
6. What did the homework machine look like? Pp. 31-32
7. How did Sam react to the first printout of a sample homework assignment? P. 32 8. What did Brenton do next? Pp. 34-37
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Chapter 2 Continued
9. What did the kids think of Brentons demo? Pp. 38-39
10. Why did Brenton say he did his homework with his invention? P. 39 11. Who was Miss Rasmussen at a loss to teach? Pp. 40-41
12. What were Sams Judys and Kelseys assessments of the catapult project? Pp. 42-43 13. What did Brenton say about his homework machine? P. 43
14. What kind of an e-mail did Brenton get once he started using his homework machine? Pp. 44-45
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Students Workbook
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Introduction
1. Who was involved in the weirdest case Chief Fish ever experienced? Pp. 1-2
Chapter 1
September
pp. 3-24
Vocabulary
humiliating (5) bigotry ( 6) trivial (9)
discrimination (6)
unique (13)
self-esteem (15) democracy (19) fatigue (19)
incompetence (19) virtually (19) motivated (22) fatal (24)
devote a lot of time (22)
1. Who was Sam Dawkins? Pp. 3-4
2. What did Kelsey Donnelly, who was also in 5th grade, say about having to make a statement? Pp. 4
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3. Who was Judy Douglas? P. 5
4. Who or what did Judys mom blame for the proceedings? P. 6
5. What did Brenton, a 5th grade student, have to say about the case? Pp. 6-7
6. What was Judys first impression of Miss Rasmussen? P. 7
7. What was Sams take on the first day at school in Miss Rasmussens class? P. 8
8. What was Judys take on Brenton? Pp. 8-9
9. What did Sam say about Brentons observations? Pp. 9-10
10. What was Kelseys comment about Brenton? P. 10
11. What purpose did Brenton say he served in a weird way? P. 11
12. What did Miss Rasmussen say about the Grand Canyon in September? Pp. 11-12
13. How did Miss Rasmussen arrange her class? Pp. 12-13
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14. What kind of club did Brenton think of starting, and why did he decide against it? Pp. 14
15. What was Judys take on the three other kids in the D Squad? Pp. 15-16
16. Why was Ronnie Teotwawki glad the D Squad got in trouble with the police? P. 16
17. Why did the trouble get started according to Kelsey? P. 16
18. What worksheet did Miss Rasmussen give a copy of to every student? Pp. 17-18
19. What kind of homework assignment did Miss Rasmussen give her students after she handed out The Ten Commandments of Homework? Pp. 18-19
20 What grade did Miss Rasmussen give Snik on his homework assignment? P. 20
21. What did Sams parents think about Sam getting a haircut? Pp. 20-21
22. Who likes homework? Pp. 21-22
23. When did Sam claim that he first heard of the homework machine? Pp. 22-24
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Chapter 2
October
Pp. 25-45
Vocabulary
pestering (27) bogus (32)
hospitable (29)
time-consuming (39) catapult (40) projectile (40) modified (43)
proportional (41)
1. What did Judy and Kelsey think when they heard about Brentons homework machine? Pp. 25-27
2. What did Judy try to get Sam to do? P. 27
3. Why did Brenton agree to let the D Squad see his machine? P. 28
4. What reaction did Brentons mom have when he brought three kids home after school the first time? P. 29
5. What did Sam think of Brentons room? P. 30
6. What did the homework machine look like? Pp. 31-32
7. How did Sam react to the first printout of a sample homework assignment? P. 32
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Chapter 2 Continued
8. What did Brenton with the Our Solar System worksheet? Pp. 34-37
9. What did the kids think of Brentons demo? Pp. 38-39
10. Why did Brenton say he did his homework with his invention? P. 39
11. Who was Miss Rasmussen at a loss to teach? Pp. 40-41
12. What were Sams Judys and Kelseys assessments of the catapult project? Pp. 42-43
13. What did Brenton say about his homework machine? P. 43
14. What kind of an e-mail did Brenton get once he started using his homework machine? Pp. 44-45
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Workbook Answer Key
Please note: The first number in parenthesis following a vocabulary word indicates the approximate grade level at which the student should know the definition of the word while the following number indicates the page on which the word was found. (Word grade placement is per EDL Core Vocabularies in Reading, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies, 1989.)
The page number of a vocabulary word or the range of page numbers may not correspond to the published text of the book you are using. If that is the case, you will find the vocabulary word and/or the basis for the comprehension questions and answers on pages that are approximately the same as those used in creating this study guide. And the answers to the comprehension questions are not always written in complete sentences. The answers have sometimes been made in shortened phrases which make the answers easier to find as well as limiting the space needed to give the answers.
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Introduction
1. Who was involved in the weirdest case Chief Fish ever experienced? Pp. 1-2 Four students, whose case was taped along with anybody else involved, were.
Chapter 1
September
pp. 3-24
humiliating (10, 5) to injure the self-respect of; mortify
discrimination (8+, 6) to make a difference in treatment of an individual other than merit bigotry (12+, 6) one intolerantly devoted to his/her own prejudices or opinions; fanatic trivial (9, 9) of little importance unique (7, 13) being the only one of its kind; very unusual; notable
self-esteem (10, 15) the regard in which one holds himself; sense of worth or confidence democracy (6, 19) government of the people and by the people; rule of the majority fatigue (6, 19) weary; tired incompetence (8+, 19) lacking sufficient knowledge, skill, or ability; not qualified virtually (10, 19) almost entirely; nearly motivated (_, 22) to provide with a reason to act on something; impel fatal (6, 24) causing death or ruin
devote a lot of time (6, 22) to set apart a lot of time for a special purpose
1. Who was Sam Dawkins? Pp. 3-4 He was in the 5th grade. His nickname was his
last name spelled backward, Snikwad. He had long hair and was new to this school.
2. What did Kelsey Donnelly, who was also in 5th grade, say about having to make a statement? Pp. 4 It was not like we robbed a bank. Were sorry about what happened.
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3. Who was Judy Douglas? P. 5 She was a 5th grade GT student who claimed things
got out of control. She worried about her permanent record and becoming a lawyer.
4. Who or what did Judys mom blame for the proceedings? P. 6 She said at first that the proceedings were because of discrimination and bigotry.
5. What did Brenton, a 5th grade student, have to say about the case? Pp. 6-7 Brenton thought that the case was like a lined up set of dominoes.
6. What was Judys first impression of Miss Rasmussen? P. 7 She was very young, and perhaps not experienced enough to handle the trouble-making boys in the class.
7. What was Sams take on the first day at school in Miss Rasmussens class? P. 8 He was the new kid, so there would be lots of stares, and there were.
8. What was Judys take on Brenton? Pp. 8-9 He always dressed weirdly. The kids made fun of him. He had no friends.
9. What did Sam say about Brentons observations? Pp. 9-10 Brenton said the weirdest things, like when he said that glass was made out of sand.
10. What was Kelseys comment about Brenton? P. 10 Brenton was a genius in school, but didnt even watch TV like everyone else.
11. What purpose did Brenton say he served in a weird way? P. 11 He wasnt cool, and if everyone were cool at school, there would not be anyone to make fun of.
12. What did Miss Rasmussen say about the Grand Canyon in September?
Pp. 11-12 Most tourists were gone, and the locals had the canyon all to themselves.
13. How did Miss Rasmussen arrange her class? Pp. 12-13 They were to work in
small groups. The four students with last names starting with D were the D Squad.
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14. What kind of club did Brenton think of starting, and why did he decide against it? Pp. 14 the Antisocial Club But that would defeat the purpose of being antisocial because a club having members would make it social.
15. What was Judys take on the three other kids in the D Squad? Pp. 15-16 Sam (Snik) had low self-esteem, Kelsey didnt care about anything, and Brenton was a natural genius. In fact, Judy was in awe of Brenton.
16. Why was Ronnie Teotwawki glad the D Squad got in trouble with the police? P. 16 It took attention off him.
17. Why did the trouble get started according to Kelsey? P. 16 It happened because homework sucked.
18. What worksheet did Miss Rasmussen give a copy of to every student? Pp. 17-18 The Ten Commandments of Homework
19. What kind of homework assignment did Miss Rasmussen give her students after she handed out The Ten Commandments of Homework? Pp. 18-19 They were to write about the handout. Sam wrote a derogatory paper on homework.
20 What grade did Miss Rasmussen give Snik on his homework assignment? P. 20 She didnt like what he wrote, but gave him a B for being creative.
21. What did Sams parents think about Sam getting a haircut? Pp. 20-21 If he would do his homework, they would not make him get a haircut. Judy
22. Who likes homework? Pp. 21-22
23. When did Sam claim that he first heard of the homework machine? Pp. 22-24 Brenton said he did his homework on his invented homework machine.
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Chapter 2
October
Pp. 25-45
pestering (6+, 27) irritate; annoy
hospitable (8, 29) given to generous and cordial reception of guests bogus (10, 32) a sham, spurious, a ruse time-consuming (7, 39) taking a lot of or too much time projectile (11, 40) a missile for a firearm or a catapult modified (7, 43) changed; altered
catapult (8, 40) an ancient military machine for hurling missiles
proportional (6, 41) corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; having a constant ratio
1. What did Judy and Kelsey think when they heard about Brentons homework this would have happened. Kelsey said she didnt believe Brenton could make a homework machine. Brenton said he should have kept his machine a secret. Brenton about his machine.
machine? Pp. 25-27 Judy said she should have told Miss Rasmussen and none of
2. What did Judy try to get Sam to do? P. 27 She wanted Sam to stop pestering
3. Why did Brenton agree to let the D Squad see his machine? P. 28 He wanted to prove to them he wasnt a liar and a fake.
4. What reaction did Brentons mom have when he brought three kids home after school the first time? P. 29 She was so elated she made them cinnamon rolls.
5. What did Sam think of Brentons room? P. 30 It was weird. There was a picture of the renaissance man, Leonardo DaVinci, and a poster that said that war is evil. with a scanner and a printer. 6. What did the homework machine look like? Pp. 31-32 It looked like a computer
7. How did Sam react to the first printout of a sample homework assignment? P. 32 He laughed out loud. Brenton thought the other three kids lacked vision.
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Chapter 2 Continued
8. What did Brenton with the Our Solar System worksheet ? Pp. 34-37 He had the
scanner scan the assignment . Three D Squad members were sure this test would fail.
9. What did the kids think of Brentons demo? Pp. 38-39 They were stunned. Judy
couldnt believe her eyes. Kelsey, who had suspected a trick, was convinced that the machine worked. Sam believed because the answers were in Brentons handwriting.
10. Why did Brenton say he did his homework with his invention? P. 39 Homework
was time-consuming. He needed the time to work on truly humanitarian endeavors.
11. Who was Miss Rasmussen at a loss to teach? Pp. 40-41 Brenton had her at a loss because he was SO brilliant. She thought he was bored in her class.
12. What were Sams Judys and Kelseys assessments of the catapult project?
Pp. 42-43 Sam loved it. Judy thought that it was a way for them to learn about war. Kelsey said her catapult really stunk.
13. What did Brenton say about his homework machine? P. 43 It was a very simple machine, and given the tools that the computer had with the internet, he was surprised that someone hadnt thought of it sooner.
14. What kind of an e-mail did Brenton get once he started using his homework machine? Pp. 44-45 He received a mysterious e-mail which said this person would like to meet Brenton, and it was signed, P. Milner.
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Key Questions
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Key Questions
Name
Answer these questions in complete sentences.
1. Ch. 1 Describe the four members of the D Squad.
2. Ch. 2 What did the homework machine look like?
3. Ch. 3 How did the machine print out the homework in each kids own handwriting?
4. Ch. 4 Why did everyone wear red socks to school on one specific Thursday?
5. Ch. 5 To what addiction that her mom had did Judy liken her addiction to Belch?
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Key Questions Ansewr Key
Answer these questions in complete sentences.
Name _____________________________________
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1. Ch. 1 Describe the four members of the D Squad. They were all 5 graders.
a. Sam was new in school. He had long hair. His nickname was his last name spelled backwards. b. Kelsey said that it was not like we robbed a bank.
c. Judy was a GT student. She was worried she might not get into law school after this. d. Brenton was a real genius.
2. Ch. 2 What did the homework machine look like?
It looked like a computer with a scanner and a printer.
3. Ch. 3 How did the machine print out the homework in each kids own handwriting?
Brenton had the scanner take samples of each kids handwriting. The computer programmed the scan to produce each kids homework in their own handwriting.
4. Ch. 4 Why did everyone wear red socks to school on one specific Thursday?
Brenton became interested in why fads get started. So by using his computer, he inserted the message wear red socks on the internet everywhere he could.
5. Ch. 5 To what addiction that her mom had did Judy liken her addiction to Belch?
Judy likened her addiction to Belch like her moms addiction to smoking. Her mom had tried one cigarette and liked it. Then eventually she was hooked.
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Vocabulary Worksheet
Name
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Comprehension Worksheet
Name
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Vocabulary and Comprehension Worksheet

Name
Use the following blanks to list and define vocabulary words chosen from the word list. 1. Meaning:
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Answer three comprehension questions in complete sentences. 1.
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4. Who or what did Judys mom blame for the proceedings? P. 6

11. What purpose did Brenton say he served in a weird way? P. 11

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projectile (40) modified (43)

6. What did the homework machine look like? Pp. 31-32

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9. What did the kids think of Brentons demo? Pp. 38-39

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Police Chief Rebecca Fish, Grand Canyon, Arizona Pp. 1-2

self-esteem (15) democracy (19) fatigue (19)

incompetence (19) virtually (19) motivated (22) fatal (24)

devote a lot of time (22)

1. Who was Sam Dawkins? Pp. 3-4

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4. Who or what did Judys mom blame for the proceedings? P. 6

6. What was Judys first impression of Miss Rasmussen? P. 7

8. What was Judys take on Brenton? Pp. 8-9

9. What did Sam say about Brentons observations? Pp. 9-10

10. What was Kelseys comment about Brenton? P. 10

11. What purpose did Brenton say he served in a weird way? P. 11

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17. Why did the trouble get started according to Kelsey? P. 16

22. Who likes homework? Pp. 21-22

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time-consuming (39) catapult (40) projectile (40) modified (43)

2. What did Judy try to get Sam to do? P. 27

5. What did Sam think of Brentons room? P. 30

6. What did the homework machine look like? Pp. 31-32

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9. What did the kids think of Brentons demo? Pp. 38-39